Tyson Ross, Gio Gonzalez Take Mound in San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals Tilt

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting San Diego Padres dueling the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at Nationals Park.

It's a pitching duel between Gio Gonzalez for the Washington Nationals (11-10 on the year) and Tyson Ross for San Diego Padres (8-9 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Washington sat as -191 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 6.5, according to Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-4.4 win for the Padres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals bring a 63-61 record to the battle against the 61-64 Padres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs San Diego injuries news.

This game puts the Washington Nationals, most recently No. 13 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the San Diego Padres, who rate a No. 14 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Washington has baseball's No. 14-rated offensive output, at 8.34 hits per game. The San Diego Padres average 8.28 hits per game, good for No. 26 on the list.

Defensively, San Diego features the No. 20-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.5 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 20 at home, scoring 4.07 runs per game.